United introduced “Mile Play”, a new way to earn miles with United MileagePlus® back in 2017, and the promotion appears frequently from the time to time. As I was browsing my United app, it looks like the offer is back again for targeted accounts, allowing … [Read More...]
Up to $50 Free at Amazon by Redeeming 1 AmEx Point!
Direct Offer Link: 20% (up to $100) off Amazon I hope everyone is enjoying summer! My favorite "free money" Amazon promotion is back – from now through July 16, 2019 Amazon is offering 20% off when you use as little as 1 American Express Membership Rewards … [Read More...]
First Impressions of Encore Boston Harbor
I'm happy with the addition of another impressive and accessible "Vegas-style" casino on the East Coast, so allow me to share my first impressions (teaser: totally blows any of the Atlantic City properties out of the water). Those who know me know I love my … [Read More...]
Trip Reports
First Look: The New United Polaris Lounge at LAX
Joining Polaris lounges in Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), Newark (EWR) and Houston (IAH), United’s much-anticipated … [Read More...]
Dad Post: Puglia on a Budget Using Public Transportation
Puglia, Apulia as some call it, is very special to me. Not only is it a hidden gem region located on the “heel” of … [Read More...]
Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
In conjunction with my participation in the SPG Amex Fall Challenge campaign, I received Marriott points to use for a … [Read More...]
Strategies
Get Cash Back For Unused Gift Card Balances in These 12 States
With the holidays just behind us, I'm sure many of us are swimming in gift cards. Or perhaps with this crowd, some are swimming in gift cards that were purchased with the intention of meeting minimum spend or maximizing miles or credit card … [Read More...]
Booking Award Flights to St. Kitts
I've been dying to visit the Park Hyatt St. Kitts ever since it opened in November 2017. While the resort has previously offered great nightly rates including resort credits periodically throughout the year, I decided to redeem 30,000 World of Hyatt … [Read More...]
